Bill 118 hr 10425, also known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act, aims to make changes to and extend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Older Americans Act of 1965. The WIOA is a federal law that provides job training and employment services to help individuals, including those with disabilities, find and maintain employment. The Older Americans Act of 1965 supports a range of services for older adults, such as meals, transportation, and caregiver support.
This bill seeks to update and improve both acts to better meet the needs of individuals seeking employment and older Americans. It includes provisions to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local workforce development programs, increase access to training and education opportunities, and promote the use of innovative technologies in job training. Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen support services for older Americans, such as increasing funding for nutrition programs and caregiver support services.
Overall, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act aims to modernize and improve these important programs to better serve individuals seeking employment and older Americans in need of support services.